YEARLY HIGH
0.8415 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6251 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7506 AFN

2023 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.8415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.6251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2164 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8033 to the December average rate of 0.6403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.8415 was down 16.65% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XPF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,208 AFN
2022 Average 3,980 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,126 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.8205
0.6240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7962, compared to 0.7049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0775 AFN (High: 0.7364 / Low: 0.6590). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 AFN (High: 0.7981 / Low: 0.7764).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0775
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.7978) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.63%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.7978
2022 Avg (April) 0.7928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8179 0.7763 0.8033
February 0.8299 0.7804 0.8041
March 0.7981 0.7764 0.7866
April 0.8415 0.7825 0.7978
May 0.8173 0.7824 0.7977
June 0.8034 0.7716 0.7879
July 0.8205 0.7816 0.8027
August 0.7991 0.7379 0.7719
September 0.7364 0.6590 0.6976
October 0.6885 0.6521 0.6687
November 0.6679 0.6287 0.6479
December 0.6557 0.6251 0.6403